OEKO-TEX® is pleased to announce that it is joining the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) Program. OEKO-TEX® has long supported the vision of globally implementing sustainable/green chemistry and best practices in the textile, apparel, and footwear industries in order to protect consumers, workers, and the environment. OEKOTEX ® looks forward to collaboration with other leading brands and contributors that are also members of the ZDHC Program. Collectively, we believe that industry-wide change in responsible chemicals management, sustainability, and transparency is possible.

Since 1992, OEKO-TEX® has been committed to helping companies produce safer

textiles and operate more sustainably. After twenty-five years, the STANDARD 100 by

OEKO-TEX® is the global benchmark for textile products that have been tested to be free from harmful levels of more than 300 concerning chemicals. The latest annual update to the STANDARD 100, announced earlier this month, includes changes that more fully support the ZDHC goals. See specific changes in Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 (Version 2017) updated.

“OEKO-TEX® has long been committed to helping companies reduce the use of toxic

chemicals throughout their supply chains,” says Georg Dieners, OEKO-TEX® General Secretary. “We look forward to engaging actively with the ZDHC and its other members to achieve the milestones set forth in the Joint Roadmap to eliminate hazardous chemicals from the supply chain by 2020.”

On 9 December 2015, ZDHC Program updated the Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (Version 1.1) (also known as “MRSL”) which also regulates leather articles.

The fact shows more brands, enterprises and industry associations join the program to regulate the restricted substances throughout the supply chain. C&K Testing advises suppliers and processing plants should promptly catch up on the MRSL to enhance product quality and avoid trade risks.

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Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 (Version 2017) updated

OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 (Version 2017)

Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (Version 1.1)

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